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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-12-16

To cleanse feather beds there is no better
way than TO empty the tick, wash and scald
it thoroughly, and, when dry, return the
feathers to it and let the bed lie in the sun
for several days, turning it every day and
beating it up carefully. Some housekeepers
wash the ticks of feather beds without re-
moving the feathers, by using a brush and
hot soapsuds then rinsng carefully in clear
water, and leaving the bed in the air and sun
until it is dry. Feather beds are much crit
icised by writer's on health, and with reason,
but for the very old in very cold nights they
are comfortable
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-12-16

der IS most often the first symptom mani.
tested; and this is soon followed by lack Of
cleanliness first in the mothers appearance.
then in her surroundings, and finally the
little one suffers from this grave fault. The
husband finds his home less inviting, and
the cheering influence of the baby can
scarcely compensate for the docful change
which has taken place about him. Both he
and the mother, unfortunate through her
own fault of management, must soon ask
themselves, neither daring, however, TO
breathe a doubt to the other, "Was it, after
all, for the best H'-Boston journal of Health.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-12-16
The Rural New orker, "a Park Row, n. Y.
Espal untirHa.
William e. Bates's Estate.

STATE OF VERMONT, The Honorable
,,...,. = C,,i..,,, the Probate Court,
blsIIlcu VI N"l'tci'ch' for the District of
Chittenden.
To all persons interested in the estate of
william Il. Bates, late OF Colchester, in SAID
district deceased. GREETING:
Whereas. said Court has assigned the 18th day
of December next for the settlement of the
administrators account and for decree of
the residue of said estate to the heirs Of
said deceased and ordered that public notice
thereof be given to all persons Interested in
said estate by publishing this order three
weeks successfully previous to the day as
signed. in the Burlington Free Press printed
in Burlington in said district.
Therefore, you are hereby notified car
at Probate court rooms in BurllIs he
day assigned, then and there 10 CONF, ~
lowanCe of said account IL you see cause, ana
to establish your right rs heirs, and lawful
claimants of said residue.
Given under my hand, this 30th day of
November, 1851.
JENNIE STACY, Register.
2}w3w
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-12-16

Is there such thing rs red snow; Nes. It
was observed 10y the ancients and mentioned
by Aristotle. Captain Ross found it extend
ing over "A range OF ellis on the shores of
Ballins bay for length of eight miles and a
depth Of twelve feet. 1t is caused by the
presence Of innumerable plants belonging to
the order Algte to which Sir William Palmer
gave the name "palmella nivalvis."
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-12-16

The American girl has neat features, a deli
cate skin and a fine nervous system. But in
the rest of the organization nature has been
wanting in generosity. Tho western woman
or girl is a finer human being than the east
ern. In the southern states woman Cd is
nearest to perfection. Women there are re-
poseful-not precisely amusing, but intelli-
gent, sweet and interesting. -Mrs. Crawford
Paris Letter in London Truth.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-12-16
CLAIMS TO BE.

established 1850 published for all country
all
II
weekly
whether
industries
eve beyond the thought
does second fill
publish
specialists
aspries
ESuch claims that the best
without charge.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-12-16
Wasted EloQuenCe.

"Did the candidate make n speech last
night"
Eyes, he did; and his whole address from
beginning TO end was n useless waste OF
words. The whole speech was unnecessary,
Pathological and useless, though it consisted
OF but six words
"PIay, what did he saym
"Hc said, Ladies' and gentlemen, I am nc
speech matcr. Yankee Blade
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-12-16
5 Veteran Politician.

Gen. Simon Cameron was first elected to
the senate of the United States in lS45. wher
he succeeded James buchanan, who resigned
to take the position Of secretary of state IN
the administration of President Polk Gen.
Camcrons next service in the senate Of the
United States began in $50. lie was Presi-
dent Lincoln's first secretary Of war. He is
still aliYe.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-12-16
Utilizing Old Table Cloths.

Old table cloths, which are thin in spots,
viii last a long time if the best parts are made
into dish towels also Lancaster or other
spreads, when past use on beds may be util-
lied as face towels; being rough, they answer
in measure for those known es Turkish. -
Good Housekeeping.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-12-16

The mine prepared to remove the obstruc-
lions at Hell Gate, New York harbor, was
fired Oct. 10. l,'5. There was no severe
shock. a duh thGd WAS heard and the whole
reef was shattered, but the resultant wave
was insigniiicant
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-12-16
Thinning Her Apron.

A lady once told me that her Irish girl had
trick which annoyed her; turning her
apron wrong side out when the right side be-
came unproseutable, thus rubbing the dirt
over her dress, which, as likely as not, was
clean. a word to the wise is sufficient
Cor Good Housekeeping.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-12-16
Fans in Paris.

Scented fans are being much used in the
French capital. The framework is made OF
odorous timber, the sandal wood of course
being pre-cmincnt, though rose and lemon are
also in favor, and in hot atmosphere the
constant motion of the fan brings out the
perfumes. Home Journal.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-12-16

A Sabbath days journey with the Jews
was 1000 yards, Thi, was the traditional
distance from the Grl, to the end of tho camp
in the lsraelitcs' camp in the Wilderness wber
the Sabbatical law was given.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-12-16

Properly speaking, Mr. does not take the
period after it, and should be written Mr. if
any mark is used. The apostrophe o is used
to mark contraction By cliaion; the period q
to mark contraction hy division. But univer-
sal custom maies MIR. an exception to the
rule.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-12-16
Christmas or \mns.

Christmas is often written Xmas in place
e. the regular uno, The X is supposed
t. .vprescnt the eros, upon which our saviour
was cruci1ed and is used in place If the
name Christ. 1t is perfectly proper, but
rather old fashioned.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-12-16
Only Birth in the White House.

Mrs Eliza Wilcox is the only person born
in the White House She was the only daugh-
ter of President Jacksoa's adopted son, and
was born in the presidential mansion during
the administration OF "Old Hickory
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-12-16
James Z. Brinsm aids Estate.

STATE OF VERMONT, The Honora-
DISTRICT OF CHITFENDEN,sS. bic the PROBATE
Court for the district of Chlttenden.
10 nil persons interested in the estate OF
Ian es f. Brins.. aid late of Burlington IN said
district, deceased. HREEIlNG
Whereas. said court has assigned the Eth
.dayOl December next, for the settlement OF
the Administrators account, and Tor Il
decree of the residue of SAID estate to thc
nullic notice thereof he given to all persons
interested in said estate 10y publishing this Or
der three we Us successfully previous 10 thc
day assignee, N the burlington r!c' russ
printed in burlington in sand district;
Therefore. you are hereby hotlucu 10 up
Gear at the Probate Court rooms in burllnE-
ION, on the day assigned, then ana 'hHrr 10
contest the allowance of said account II You
s, e. cause, and to establish your thL a heus'
and lawful claimants at sind residue.
Given under my hand, TINS ISL Gay Oh
December, A. ID. 1887. ,,,,.,.,. ,,...,...
2i.wiw
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-12-16

Clara Louise i-clogg was born in Sumter,
S. c., July, 1871 Her father was Yankee
school teacher, who vas then principal of the
Sumpter academy. Ter first appearance if
opera was in New Work, Feb. p, 1861, at tn,
Academy of Music, as lila, in "Rigoletto"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-12-16

Ribbons may be cleansed by wetting in al
cohol then rubbing with nice white soap
keep the ribbon straight during the process
when clean rinse in alcohol, lay between
cloths and smooth with hot iron.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-12-16

Mary Anderson was born in Sacramento,
Cal, July 23, l>l1, and made her first APP
pearance upon the stage at Louisville, KY,
" Juliet, Nov. -, $50.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-12-16

Don't be impatient with your children
they doubt your estimate to tho worlds
allur,ment, Remember it is you who have
tested these things, not they.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-12-16

Mrs, Nouyeau TO departing guesN--Good
night, Mr.. AuSw ! had begun to think you
had gone, and that we had missed the pleasure
Of saying goodby to ou-llarper's Ba1ar
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-12-16

a little borax put in tho water in which
scarlet napkins and red bordered towels are
to bo washed will prevent them fading.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-12-16

Rags. unless of new cloth or one knows
they are clean, should be washed before be-
fore being put in the bag, and it must be re-
membercd that rags which may appear clean
to the sense OF sight may be Objectionable to
that of smell.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-12-16

Oh boot tops cut into pieces the right size
and lined make good iron holders. The leather
keeps all heat away from the hands.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-12-16

Don't forget that youth needs amusement.
Your children have not only bodies, but
minds. Rest for the body and amusement for
the mind are demands of nature which too
many parents ignore.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-12-16

Don't neglect your childrcn's friends. In.
vite them to your house.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-12-16

Dear girls, don't ho 50 often wishing yor
were grown up women, that You will neglect
your girlhool. In the rush and hurry OF
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-12-16

Don't laugh at and deride your children's
hobbies, Remember how much brighter life
has seemed to you when you could realize
some cherished dream, and treat them accord
inElY.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-12-16

tIpVlCE Cnls h',kcu and trained Ton Geo
N \. Dawncr al uonhar, ilo'C u'e' ,
class trainer of truttlng horses ana NOT ~ lald
of work. Prices reasonable. T'"uNNl
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-12-16

The Weekly Free Press from
this date is reduced one halt-it
is now only ONE DOLLAR a
year.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-12-16
IN SU r A N CE |

This agency represents Fire, LIZ! Marine and
Accident Insurance Companies, hav-
ing cash assets aggrIgaunS
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1887-11-27
Railroads.
BALTIMORE AND OHIO R. r.

Departure of Trains ffom wheeling. Eastern
time, Schedule In effect November ?0lh, 1881.
Express for Chicago and The Northwest, go
q. m s:to p. m. and 10 p. m daily, and HAS p.
Express fos Cincinnati and ST. Louis go q N.
daily and HIS 2. m, daily except saturday.
Columbus and Cincinnati Express, as a. m,
Expires Tor washington, D. c., Baltimore,
Philsdelphia and New York, 5aos IN. and SsS
Express trains arrive nom Chicago, $40 and
$50 a m a. m. aod 6Is p. m. daily, and 500 g.
M E aIs st trains arrive nom 81. Louis and Gin.
cinnaii, 500 q. m. and 6i5 p N daily.
Express trains arrive from Philsdelph.a. Bslti.
more and Washington, DC, 1850 q. m. aud lo3
For colun,bus. $50 n. m daily. and HIS p. m.
daily except Saturday. and 2S p n. daily eI.
Trains arrive from Columbus. $50 a m. and
SA5 p m, dsily, and icS a. m. daily except
For Pittsburg and Washington, Pa, $50 = n.
and 100 p, m. dsily. Express, $40 q m, ltS p. m.
daily except sunday. Additional way train for
Washington, Pa, e:0 p. m. daily except Sun.
Trains arrive from Pitsbury. go a. m daily.
and l2:4S p m. and SIS r. m. daily except Bun.
day, and il:loP ,. m. daily except Saturday. and
=! trains a arrive sT1eI fScm Washington. Pa, 100 a. N.
For MouhdsviIie' iiaos noon, daily e,rep, sun.
From Moundsvlle, lao p m, daily except
For Grafton. stS p. m. From Grafton, sas
a. m. daily excep. Sunday.
For Cumberland, $50 Q. N. From Cumbsr.
i.P For So i. E el All Siiis ' SO q. Sn M. AND 200 p. M.
and SIS p. m daily except sunday.
From st. Claisville. $40 a m, and Leo and
6:45 p. m daily except Sunday. 49,,
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1887-11-27

ready reserved. ST thought you would
refuse to let any more Of the family into
the house, he said ~satiricsliy. The
manager answered with she due dash OF
~respect) in the sans tone. No. lSA'
is safe, sir, in the occupation Of . stranger.
/ am the servant Of the company, n 1
dare not turn money out of the hotel"
Hearing this, Francis said good bye
and said nothing more. He was ashamed
to acknowledge it to himself, but ne felt
an irresistible curiosity to know What
would happen when Agnes arrived at the
hotel. Besides, "Mrs. James, had re-
posed confidence in him. He got into his
gontola, respecting the confidence OF
Mrs. James"
Toward evening, on the third day, Lord
Montbarry and his travelling companions
arrived, punctual to the appointment.
'Mrs. James," sitting at the window OF
her room, watching for them, saw the new
lord land from the gondola first. He
handed his wife from the steps. The
three children were next committed 20 his
care. Last of all, Agnes appeared in the
little back doorway Of the gondola cabin;
and taking Lord Montbarry's hand, passed
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1887-11-27
yltdftinaI.
INITIATED BLOOD
ScrofuIous, Inherited and Conta,
giOus HumOrs Cured
by Cuticura.


THROUGH the medium Of one OF your Dooks
received through Mr.. Frank 7. Wray, Drug
gist, Apollo, Pa, I became acquainted with yoal
Cuticura Remedies, and a this opportunity 20
testify 10 YOU that their use has permanently
cured ne Of one OF the worst cases OF blood goi,
soning. in connection with erysfpeias, ma J
have ever seen, and this after having been pro
nounced incursble by someof the best Physician
in our county. take great pleasure IN iolwsiu
YOU. In order tina, sthers suffering from similar
msladies may be encouraged to give your Cut-
cure Remedies trial.
p. s. w~HITLINGER, Leechburg, Pc.
Reference: Frank /. wray. Druggist Apollo, Pa
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1887-11-27
69S ACRES
A Valuable Farm for Sale

A FARM OF ess ACRES, SITUATED ON THE
- North Branch Of Hughes rfyeA, Eve miles
northeast from the town Of Pennsboro ION the
3. * o. r. e., Ritchie county, west Virginia /;
500 acres improved, 80 acres In grass, 50 acres IN
grain, but Will be sown 10 grass this season Bal
ance good timber; M0 ecres fine bottom land, go
acres good uplandE Three. bearing orchard
mall vineyard and other smali fruits. TwoffOry
frame dwelling house; good frame kitchen, with
cellar under IL; good well Of water a. the door.
Good frame stable, with large NOV for aonpg
hay; gTaneries xpd stalls for twelve horses. Good
-double'' frame corn erb, with wagon ahed;
buggy house, scales, o number Of tenant and 70
becco houseA Three creeks o. laxtfng winter run
ming through the farm, besides nunerous mail
branches, springs and wells. situated IN rood
neighborhood and on . good road, convenient
70 Store, sfeau mill, school ana churches Tx
r. q yeV desirable, ~ uen - Q valuable farm.
II II Q splendid stock farm fce either sheep q
cattle, and canDot b exeeIled for . dairy f6eR
II could be divided Into two, three o. foux sod
fArms, with plenty Of good water % eaeA =
q would Be ( sglendid stts sr eoio1Y q hp1
four y SIX families
For fnrthef paFticuIEn csn % ~ und0Hrn6d
ezfdirg on TIE fGrml o. addyew Nm " E13U
Pen156or0, Richie counfy. =. Va
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1887-11-27
sCROFuLoUs, INHERITED,

And Contagious Humors, with Loss OF Hair, and
Eruptions of the Skin, are positively cured by
Cuticura and Cuticura Soap externally, and CUT
cura Resolyent internally, when all other med
icines fail
Sold everywhere. Price, CUIIcuRA, Soc Soar.
sc REsoLvEST, 81. Prepared by the POTTER
DRUG AND CHEMICAL Co., Boston, Mass.
Ss-seud for How to Cure Skin Diseases" o.
pages. so illustrations, and 100 testimonials.
NIPPLES, ~blackheads, chappcd and oily skin
Tim prevented by CUTicuRk MEDIcArED Soar.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1887-11-27

-UOOuOh d. AugN 3 W HtOOltiyNt.
Her intention was evidently to irritate
him; and she succeeded. "Nousense!' he
broke ont, ~petulantly. my brothers
travelling arrangements are secrets to no.
body. He brings Miss Lockwood here,
with Lady Montbarry and the children.
As yen seem 50 well informed, perhaps
you know why SIZE is coming to Venice?"
The countess had suddenly become grave
and thoughtful. She made no reply. The
two strangely associated companions, hay-
ing reached one extremity Of the square,
were now standing before the church of St.
Marx. The moonlight was bright enough
to show the architecture of the grand
cathedral in its wonderful variety Of de-
tail. Even the pigeons Of st. Mark were
visible, in dark, closely packed rows, roost-
ing in the srchways of the great entrance
doors.
II never SAW the old church look so
beautiful BY moonlight" the countess
said, quietly. Speaking, not to France,
but to heSself, "Goodhy, 81. Marks by
moonlightg I shall not see you again.l'
She turned away from the church. and
saw Francis listening to her with wonder
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1887-11-27

You are feeling depressed, your appetite
Is poor, you are bothered with Headache,
you are Adgety, nervous, and generally out
OF sorts, and want TO brace up. Brace up,
but not with stimulants, spring medicines,
or bitters, which have for their basis very
cheap, bad whisky, and which stimulate
you for an hour, and then leave you In q
worse condition than before. What you
want is an Alternative that will purify your
blood, start healthy action Of Liver and
Kidneys, restore your vitality, and give
renewed health and strength. Such Q
medicine you viii find in Electric Rittem,
and only 50 cents q bottles Logan &co.i
Dyug Store.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1887-11-27

Sunday trains on x, 90. ~, sntve q chastp.
Ion ct 6:io p. m. waiting for b. Y. r. 4 tsin he,
I, 1t Point Pleasant This n the shot Line sp1
els VIA. The Ohio River RafSosd. Iof ipAnns.
don regarding the rAtes, ROUTES, etc, addrea
Wi EORtN5bH
General PlSenge Agout
Pskeybufk VI. Va
YEKD. HUSR1N,
Travelling Passenger AGENT,
Wbeeiing y. v q
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Address Registered Letters ia
NEW ORLEANS NATIONAL HAAK
New Orleans. In.
EPPSS cocoon.
BREAKFAST.

"By q thorough knowledge of the natural laws
which govern the operations Of digestion aud
nutrition, and bya careful application Of the 1ne
provided our breakfast tables with q delfcately
Favored beverage which may ave us many
heavy doctors bills. II Is by the judicious use
OF such articles Of diit that a constitution may
sist every tendency to disease. Hundreds Of
subtle malsdies are floating around u ready 70
attack wherever there is q weak point We may
escape many q fatal shan By keeping ourselves
nourished frame - cra serrtoe Gazete.
Made simply with boiling water or milk. Sold
only In half pound tins by Grocer, labelled thus:
JAMES EPpS & CO., HosGPAiHic cHEnlsf,
jalacdxTu,T IN London, England.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1887-11-27
scRarIrI0us UICERS.

James Z. Richardson, Custom House, New Or
laans ON oath SAYS: sin 1870 Scrofulous ulcers
broke out on my body until l was q mas OF cor
ruption. Everything known 10 the medical lac
ulty was tried In vain. l became q mere wreck,
At times could not liz my hands 70 my mead;
could no, turn In bed; was In constant pain, and
looked upen life as a curse. No relief or cure In
ten wears. In 1850 / heard OF the Cuticura Rene
dies. used them, and was perfectly cured"
Sworn to before y. s. Com J. u. CRAWFORD.
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gottfrp.

LOUISIANA State Lottery Company,
incorporated by the Legislature in 1865, fof
Educational and Charitable purposes, and It's
s~titution, in 1879, by an Overwhelming popular
vote.
Its Grand Single Number Drawings
take place monthly, and the Grand
S~emi.Aanual Drawings regularly
every six months June and c
ber.)
I'VE do hereby certify that we supervise the
Arrangements for all the Monthly and Scmi-An.
nual Drawings oftheL ouisiAna state Lottery Com
pany, and In person manage aud control the
drawings themselves, and that the same are con.
Quoted with honesty, fairness, and IN good faith
toward sll parties. and we authorize the compan!
TO use this certificate, With fsc-similes OF our ER
natures attached. In Its Advertisements"
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1887-11-27
I buckiln,s Arnisa s.Iys,

The best salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, ChiIblaine,
Cons and all the Skin EFuptions, and
positively cures Piles, or no pay required.
II IL guaranteed to give A~fisfnetfcn e
money refunded Price25 cepfs pr haE
For aRlsby L0eHn 4 ca
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1887-11-27
No. S25.-A Cold Duck.

-NVs F~Os-D NOFU DUtNs
Close by a primal, whose beach was sandy,
The total grew, as a last found handy .
" hose appetite keen nourishment needing,
Upon the 20 'ok was quietly feeding;
When happening, perchance, 10 look at the fra
He saw what seemed a primal reversed.
In a trice, his feelings wholly altered,
Not a moment stopped, nor even faltered.
But at his foe made q furious dash,
Only TO meet with a terrible slash.
As the water cold closed over him, quite
Benumbing his flesh, and quellIng bis spite
This event which happened q few years past
Was quite beneficial unto the ia:
II seemed TO change his aggressive mind,
Afterwards he was peaceably inclined,
Now you know in yarns that some people spin.
II makes great difference where you begin:
this short story which here ! insert
Will nowise change II the WAok you invert.
VI. c. w~oopPoRD.